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Turmeric Cake with Blood Oranges

December 17, 2020 By valentina 40 Comments

Blood Orange-Turmeric Upside Down Pound Cake

This picturesque Turmeric Cake with Blood Oranges is an upside down cake that will wow everyone! It's an unexpected dessert that's packed with flavor and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cakes, citrus, baking, blood oranges, turmeric, pound cake, butter cake

Cappuccino Muffins with Chocolate Chips

October 27, 2020 By valentina 10 Comments

stack of Cappuccino Chocolate Chip Muffins

Cappuccino Muffins are the perfect dream blend of espresso and chocolate. They're a cake-like breakfast muffin, a perfect way to start the day! I’ve had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: coffee, espresso, breakfast, chocolate, cakes, muffins, mocha, cappuccino

Chocolate Espresso Cake with Kahlúa (Flourless)

February 3, 2020 By valentina 37 Comments

Flourless Chocolate Kahlua Espresso Decadence Cake on a pretty, gold-rimmed plated with pink flowers, dusted with powdered sugar.

Chocolate Espresso Cake with Kahlúa is a decadent, gluten-free masterpiece that's flourless. It's oozing with melting dark chocolate, scented with espresso … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Valentine's Day Tagged With: gluten-free, coffee, espresso, chocolate, cakes, mocha, kahlua, lava cakes, gluten-free cakes

Passion Fruit-Ginger Cheesecake Bars

September 10, 2019 By valentina 20 Comments

Passion Fruit Ginger Cheesecake Bars - - Sweet, tart, subtly spicy, creamy and oh-so-pretty!

Passion Fruit-Ginger Cheesecake Bars are sweet, tart, subtly spicy, creamy and oh-so-pretty! When passion fruit is in season, there are so many sweet recipe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cakes, passion fruit cheesecake, cheesecake bars

How To Make Ganache

June 7, 2019 By valentina 39 Comments

Ganache in a white ramekin

Every chocolate lover should know how to make ganache! It's easy and has essentially two ingredients. You can use this chocolate decadence for truffles, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: chocolate, desserts, vanilla, dessert party, ganache, dessert sauce, cakes, truffles

Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

March 7, 2019 By valentina 37 Comments

Close up of cross section of Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is one of the best cakes I've ever had. And it's THE best gluten-free cake, for sure. Lovely for any occasion, it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: gluten-free, desserts, bananas, cakes, chocolate chips, banana bread, coconut oil, banana cake

Gluten-Free Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake

December 19, 2018 By valentina 51 Comments

Unsliced half of Gluten-Free Meyer Lemon Cake with Olive Oil on a white plate with title in yellow at the top.

Gluten-Free Meyer Lemon Cake with Olive Oil is a huge treat during Meyer lemon season! Next to chocolate, lemon desserts are a family favorite at my house … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: gluten-free, sweets, brunch, almond meal, lemons, cakes, rice flour, lemon cake

Easy Eggnog Bundt Cake Recipe

December 6, 2018 By valentina 35 Comments

Glazed Eggnog Bundt Cake with Poppy Seeds on a pretty, glass cake pedistal.

Easy Eggnog Bundt Cake recipe with poppy seeds is so incredibly delicious and so festive for the holiday season. With eggnog and rum inside the cake and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Christmas Tagged With: sweets, desserts, cakes, Christmas, bundt cakes, eggnog, rum, poppy seeds, winter desserts

Strawberry Rosemary Cake Recipe

June 15, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Sliced Strawbery-Rosemary Cake on a white and pink cloth with fresh rosemary sprigs and whole strawberries in background.

The scent of rosemary and sweet strawberries all in one summer cake. This pretty Strawberry Rosemary Cake is too good to be true! I know I've said this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: strawberries, desserts, rosemary, cakes, breads, grapeseed oil, summer fruits, short breads, strawberry cake

The Best Coffee Lovers’ Recipes

September 29, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

Chocolate granola in a pretty painted mug

National Coffee Day and every day we're celebrating with my favorite coffee lovers' recipes. They all feature this remarkable, wonderful and delicious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Assorted Other Goodies, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: ice-cream, cookies, coffee, espresso, desserts, cakes, mocha, sauces, breakfast muffins, best coffee recipes

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